There are 3 ways to get from Mumbai to Anuradhapura by plane, bus, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Jaffna, bus
best- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Jaffna (JAF)plane BOM - JAF
- Take the bus from Kaithady to Anuradhapurabus
11h 19mTrain, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Thane to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Anuradhapuratrain
39h 35mRs 26,276–44,930Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane BOM - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
9h 41mRs 37,196–112,347
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Anuradhapura is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 45000 and takes 39h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Anuradhapura is to fly and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs Rs. 37000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Mumbai and Anuradhapura is 1510 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Anuradhapura without a car is to train and ferry which takes 39h 35m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 45000.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Mumbai to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
There are 552+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Mumbai to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the bus to Domestic Airport Junction, walk to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, then take the bus to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sion to Anuradhapura via Thane, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 39h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–200,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–200,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–110,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thane to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–19,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 2,400–2,900
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 6,000–7,500
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 8,500–11,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 14,000–19,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kaithady to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,546
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.